New for 2012 is the available SRT performance sound system from Harman Kardon®. Producing the ultimate in sound quality, the 900-watt, 19-speaker system includes:Seven 3.5-inch Unity coaxial mid-range speakers with seven integrated tweeters located in the instrument panel, rear doors and rear deckTwo 6 x 9-inch subwoofers located in the front doorsTwo 6 x 9-inch subwoofers in the rear deckOne 10-inch subwoofer in the rear deck12-channel, high-speed amplifier

The state-of-the-art Uconnect® Touch 8.4N system provides all of the next-generation mobile infotainment and multimedia items to keep passengers connected between any destinations.

With the segment’s largest standard touchscreen display (8.4-inches), the easy-to-use system delivers world-class functionality with an intuitive user interface that was benchmarked against

the best E-segment sedans from Europe, Asia and North America.

Segment-exclusive Garmin® navigation on the premium Uconnect Touch 8.4N model provides easy-to-use maps, lane guidance and more than 6 million points of interest.

Uconnect Voice Command, Uconnect Touch, steering-wheel controls and familiar center-stack controls all work in synergy to make the experience intuitive and simple for the driver.

All-new Chrysler 300S and 300C Executive Models Expand the Chrysler 300 Letter Series Heritage with More Personality and StyleAll-new 2012 Chrysler 300S series brings a youthful and aggressive appearance with athletic style and sophisticationChrysler brand redefines mobile audio experience with the world’s first integration of Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ audio technology on all-new 300S models,

creating the high-definition sound experience the way the artist intended you to hear itWith premium materials and world-class refinement, the all-new 300C Executive Series is the most luxurious Chrysler sedan everTwo all-new models bring uniquely distinct personalities to the Chrysler flagship sedan’s 2012 model lineupAvailable in Chrysler showrooms in third quarter 2011

With its dramatic styling and world-class power, the Chrysler 300 has appealed to people of all lifestyles since 2005. Now, with unique luxury and style appointments,

the all-new 2012 Chrysler 300S and 300C Executive Series models broaden the appeal of the Chrysler brand’s flagship sedan with even more style in two uniquely appointed directions,

The new 2013 Ford Taurus also adds Ford’s intuitive active park assist technology, making life simpler and more convenient for customers.

Taurus also offers the following comfort and convenience technologies :

New heated steering wheel adds to the comfort of the heated and cooled leather-trimmed seatsMulticontour seats with Active Motion™, a Taurus class-exclusive offering, help to reduce driver and first-row passenger fatigue with a subtle rolling massage patternIntelligent Access with push-button start, allowing the driver to enter the car and start the engine via push button simply by having the key fob in his or her possessionAuto high beams employ a sensor to switch headlamps to high beam when no oncoming traffic is detectedRain-sensing wipers use an advanced optical sensor to detect the intensity of rain and/or snowfall to automatically adjust wiper speedRear view camera activates when reverse gear is selected, projecting via the center stack-mounted 8-inch screenRear window power sunshade, a luxury-class feature that shades the rear glass at the touch of a button, helping to keep the cabin coolerIn addition, Taurus is available with a wide variety of audio and navigation connectivity alternatives.

Packed with detailTaurus quality begins with design refinement. Building on the completely reinvigorated 2010 model, the new 2013 Ford Taurus features a more muscular hood.

Larger wheels and tires fill out the wheel-well openings, giving Taurus an athletic stance. Rear quarter panels have been raised, enabling larger, full LED taillamps.

Without increasing overall dimensions or vehicle weight, the new 2013 Ford Taurus looks more streamlined, substantial and sporty.

Improved driving dynamics is a quality the driver will feel. Beyond the across-the-board transition to EPAS, the hard-mounted steering rack with a faster ratio,

springs and dampers have been optimized to provide improved vehicle handling, combined with improved ride quality.

The new 2013 Ford Taurus dynamics benefit from the addition of torque vectoring control.

This feature uses a slight – virtually imperceptible to the driver – amount of braking force on the inside front wheel when accelerating through a corner.

This minimal brake force provides an effect similar to a limited-slip differential. The result is a vehicle that feels smaller and more maneuverable, with more control when increasing speed

through curves.

This innovative feature will please enthusiasts while serving as a confidence builder for less-seasoned drivers.

Torque vectoring control – normally found in high-ticket sports cars – is a Taurus class-exclusive feature. In addition, this feature is standard.

The new 2013 Ford Taurus adds curve control, a unique Ford braking control innovation aimed at slowing the vehicle, if it senses that a driver inadvertently enters a curve too quickly.

With application of four-wheel smart braking, the vehicle can reduce speed swiftly.

Entering curves or on- and off-ramps too quickly contributes to more than 50,000 crashes each year in the U.S. Curve control is a Taurus class-exclusive offering.

Across the board, all new 2013 Ford Taurus models will receive a larger brake master cylinder with revised booster tuning,

resulting in a shorter pedal ratio and dramatically improved pedal feel. Brake friction material has been upgraded for improved fade resistance and performance.

Exterior craftsmanship for the new 2013 Ford Taurus has been improved through the employment of digital pre-assembly.

This advanced technology enables engineers to address potential issues in Taurus manufacturing while still in the online phase and ensures precise,

uniform surface gaps and margins once series production is initiated. Taurus was benchmarked against Audi A6 for exterior fit and finish.

Inside, no detail went untouched. Taurus’ interior craftsmanship is elevated through expanded use of soft-touch, high-quality materials inside the cabin.

Upgraded materials across the instrument panel and throughout the center console are evidence of continuous improvement.Additional improvements extend to cloth-wrapped A-, B- and C-pillars, flock-lined glovebox and console storage and new switchgear.

This passionate attention to detail even reaches inside the trunk space, which is completely dressed.

NVH control has been enhanced in the new 2013 Ford Taurus with the addition of A-pillar and cowl baffles and acoustic wheel-well liners to quiet road noise.

Safe TaurusThe new 2013 Ford Taurus builds on a legacy of safety, as the current model earned an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick rating.

The stiff Taurus structure contains much high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels, including boron.

Taurus features the Trinity front-crash architecture, named for the three elements that are designed to absorb and redirect crash forces away from vehicle occupants.

These components consist of an ultra-high-strength boron front beam to absorb initial impact force, boron “shotgun rails” that transfer impact forces in a diagonal path to the roof panel, and

a decoupling engine cradle within the front subframe to help prevent the powertrain from interfering with the cabin.

Taurus also features Side Protection And Cabin Enhancement (SPACE®) Architecture, a hydroformed cross-car beam embedded in the floor between the door frames to help provide

additional strength on the sides of the vehicle. A rigid roof crossmember, side-impact door beams and boron B-pillar reinforcement also contribute to side-impact protection.

In the new 2013 Ford Taurus, airbag restraints have been enhanced with optimized tethering and venting to specifically tailor deployment force to occupant size, position and seat belt

status. In addition, Taurus features the Safety Canopy® with rollover sensor.

In the event of an airbag deployment, Taurus provides an SOS Post-Crash Alert System™, and features AdvanceTrac® with Electronic Stability Control.

In addition, Taurus offers a complement of driver-aid technologies, such as:

2012 Lotus Exige S Price,Photos,Features,Specifications & Launch

2012 Lotus Exige S is exhibited at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The manufacturer has also introduced Exige R-GT.

Lotus Exige is probably the best handling car in the world and now comes with superbly powered 3.5 liter supercharged V6 from Evora S.

The output is no less than 350PS (257 kW) at 7000RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque at 4500RPM. Evora S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 276

km/h (172 mph). The staggering figures are based on total weight of 1437kg. So, you can make the maths, when this engine is fitted to the ultra-low weight Exige S – 1080kg.

This means a power-to-weight ratio of 3.08 kilos per horsepower.

There are two new interior package options available: Premium and Premium Sport. The Premium Pack provides added comfort and style where as the Premium Sport option focuses on

creating an internal space optimised for ultimate driver involvement.

“Anyone who has ever driven an Exige will tell you that it’s not for the faint-hearted. The new Exige S skips a few rungs on the ladder to give the driver the ultimate Lotus experience.

Quite simply you can’t get more Lotus than the Exige S.”, said Lotus Chief Executive Officer Dany Bahar.

Lotus may have gone off the reservation with its plan to be all things to all people (again), but at least a few engineers back in Hethel still seem to have their heads on straight.

And here’s proof.The next generation Exige gets a reworked body and tweaked interior, but the real news is under the clamshell.

Lotus has pulled the 3.5-liter, supercharged V6 from the Evora S and slotted it into the back of the Exige S to create a 2,380-pound,

the performance should be more than enough to make even hardened Lotus aficionados temporarily forget the “add lightness” edict.

Specially-developed Pirelli P-Zero Corsas are fitted at all four corners, while the Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) system allows drivers to switch between Touring,

Sport and DPM Off traction control modes. Option up for the Race Pack, and “Race” is included in the settings, along with Launch Control and a reworked suspension.

Two interior packages – Premium and Premium Sport – will be offered when the Exige S goes on sale next year, but Lotus isn’t giving out performance figures just yet.

But considering the current Exige S does 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, it’s safe to assume the added grunt will bring that figure down deep into the threes, and have the handling chops to match.

Details in the press release after the jump.

With Lotus recently announcing its Elise and Exige ‘Final Edition’ models for the U.S., the automaker from Hethel will soon have only the Evora in its lineup.

That situation won’t last for long, however, as Lotus is working on a completely revamped Exige for the 2012 model year, and possibly an updated Elise too.

The biggest change will be the installation of the Evora’s 3.5-liter V-6 in the Exige, and there’s a chance that the car could go by a new name as well.

We’ve already seen spy shots of modified Exige test mules packing the Toyota-sourced V-6 engine, and according to recent reports they should be launched early next year,

possibly with a showing at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in just two weeks’ time.

The new Exige will get an extended wheelbase and possibly a wider track to accommodate the V-6 engine, and peak output should match the Evora’s 276 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of

torque.Additionally, the new engine will also enable Lotus to offer an automatic gearbox on the Exige for the first time.Revised styling is also on the menu, with a much more aggressive look planned to prepare customers for the new styling Lotus will be going with on its future lineup.

An aggressive front bumper and oversized rear wing can clearly be seen.Whether Lotus chooses to bring the V-6 Exige to the U.S. or simply waits until the arrival of the Esprit supercar in

2013 remains to be seen.

Nevertheless, the Esprit will be the first of a five-strong sports car lineup that will include a redesigned Elise, Elan sports car, Elite grand tourer,